SEA Project Manager

LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world’s largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2, PG Tips AND Brooke Bond. We are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing to generate value for all.

In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the LIPTON Teas and Infusions business (previously called ekaterra) from its former owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, we are even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the communities we serve / wider world.

Under the ownership of CVC, LIPTON Teas and Infusions has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities, underpinned by our Value Creation Plan (VCP) strategy. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, LIPTON Teas and Infusions is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that’s opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day. E-commerce acceleration is at the heart of the strategy, and we are keen to have talented experts to join us on this exciting journey.

We put consumer love & science at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field.

Your Role

As a SEA Project Manager you will lead the new product development network and project management process from conception to completion to ensure products are successfully rolled out to markets within the SEA markets. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project timelines and manage project network for SEA market detailing the key tasks and milestones.


• Hands-on artwork development includes obtaining source files, consolidating master data, preparing the artwork brief, liaising with a third-party artwork agency for the artwork development/revision lead time, and getting approvals from stakeholders involved.


• Coordinate cross-functional input for new projects and facilitate involvement of the functional experts as needed.


• To manage cross-functional activities alignment and work closely with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, R&I, Regulatory, Quality and Finance Department.


• Facilitate project communications (project status, action items, milestones) to key stakeholders and ensure teams are responsible for completing tasks at hand.


• Work to address the various needs, concerns, and expectations of the stakeholders in planning and executing the project.


• Proactively identify, assess and manage project risks while leading problem-solving activities and driving corrective actions.


• Monitor project performance, milestones, timelines and deliverables to ensure project success and achievement of targets.


• Establish and run project governance.


• Provide management reports and updates including to flag on risks (if any) & develop mitigation plan to manage on deliverables in a timely manner.


• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate product registration in SEA.


• Manage internal and external stakeholders, and external agencies to ensure a smooth and on-time approval process, artwork delivery, and production as planned.


• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in Marketing/Brand Management / Packaging Artwork Management


• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build productive working relationships and influence stakeholders.


• Strong project management skills - previous experience in managing cross-country, cross-functional complex project timelines & network to be delivered on time in full.


• Strong knowledge of FMCG and its ways of working in terms of driving global solutions but understanding the local requirements


• Entrepreneurial accountability to drive projects forward in a disciplined approach with an attention and love for details and meeting timelines.


• Fluency in peer influence and navigating with organizational agility.


• Language requirement: English


• Solid project delivery experience


• Experience working in a highly matrixed organisation

Nice to have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 equivalent


• FMCG exposure with SEA product compliance knowledge


• An excellent communicator and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.


• Natural multitasker and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

Who we are looking for

• Have strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills with diverse, multi-functional stakeholders


• A passionate Networker and a natural relationship builder


• Exceptional attention to detail


• Ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to maintain demanding timelines


• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities


• Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities


• Passionate about Tea

Please apply online by clicking on “Apply” below. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.